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11/5/2024

Ambassador of Denmark, to Pakistan H.E Jakob Linulf called on Federal Minister for States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON) Engineer Amir Muqam and discussed matters of mutual interest. Secretary SAFRON Mr. Zafar Hasan also attended the meeting.

Ambassador of Denmark, to Pakistan H.E Jakob Linulf called on Federal Minister for States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON) Engineer Amir Muqam and discussed matters of mutual interest. Secretary SAFRON Mr. Zafar Hasan also attended the meeting.

10/18/2024

Mr. Zafar Hasan, Secretary SAFRON, delivering country statement at 75th ex-com of UNHCR, 18th October, 2024, Geneva.

Mr. Zafar Hasan, Secretary SAFRON, delivering country statement at 75th ex-com of UNHCR, 18th October, 2024, Geneva.jpg

10/18/2024

Meeting with Permanent Representative Ambassador of Pakistan at UN Geneva.

10/18/2024

Meeting with Mr. Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees.

10/17/2024

Metting at ICFD.

7/23/2024

Berlin 23 July, 2024: The Secretary SAFRON, Mr. Zafar Hassan and the Chief Commissioner for Afghan Refugees, Mr. Muhammad Abbas Khan represented Pakistan at the UNHCR’s Berlin Roundtable on Sustainable Programming for Refugees hosted by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.

Berlin 23 July, 2024: The Secretary SAFRON, Mr. Zafar Hassan and the Chief Commissioner for Afghan Refugees, Mr. Muhammad Abbas Khan represented Pakistan at the UNHCR’s Berlin Roundtable on Sustainable Programming for Refugees hosted by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.

7/22/2024

Federal Cabinet extends validity of registered Afghan refugee cards to June 30,2025

7/8/2024

High level UNHCR's delegation led by UN High Commissioner for Refugees calls on Federal Minister Engr Amir Muqam

Federal Minister for States and Frontier Regions & Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan Engr Amir Muqam on Monday hold meeting with UNHCR’s high level delegation led by UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi accompanied by Ms. Philippa Candler Representative of UNHCR, Pakistan.

1/19/2024

A senior level delegation of UNHCR visited the Ministry of States and Frontier Regions.

A senior level delegation of UNHCR visited the Ministry of States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON) and met the Secretary and concerned officers.

1/5/2024

Director General, International Organization for Migration Ms. Amy Pope visited the Ministry of States and Frontier Regions.

Director General, International Organization for Migration Ms. Amy Pope, along with her delegation, visited the Ministry of States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON) and called on the Secretary.

12/28/2023

Government of Pakistan participated in the Executive Committee session, 2023 of UNHCR in Geneva.

7/20/2023

Government of Pakistan mourns the passing of Sahibzada Mohammad Jehangir Khanji, Nawab of Junagadh.

Government of Pakistan mourns the passing of Sahibzada Mohammad Jehangir Khanji, Nawab of Junagadh. A remarkable advocate for Junagadh's cause, his unwavering commitment inspired many.

4/18/2023

United Nations launched Regional Refugee Response Plan on 18th April, 2023 to mobilize international support for refugees and host countries in regional countries.

3/30/2023

High Commissioner of Canada to Pakistan Ms. Leslie Scanlon visited the Ministry of States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON) and called on Minister Senator Muhammad Talha Mehmood.

High Commissioner of Canada to Pakistan Ms. Leslie Scanlon visited the Ministry of States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON) and called on Minister Senator Muhammad Talha Mehmood on 30th April, 2023.

1/31/2023

UNHCR’s Director of Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific Mr. Indrika Ratwatte visited the Ministry of States and Frontier Regions

UNHCR’s Director of Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific Mr. Indrika Ratwatte, along with his delegation, visited the Ministry of States and Frontier Regions

1/26/2023

World Bank’s Mission Review Group led by Mr. Sher Shah Khan visited Ministry of States and Frontier Regions.

World Bank’s Mission Review Group led by Mr. Sher Shah Khan called on Secretary Ministry of States and Frontier Regions , Mr. Pervaiz Ahmed Junejo on 26th January 2023..

12/22/2022

Nawab of Junagarh, Muhammad Jahangir Khanji and Sahibzada Sultan Ahmed Ali visited Ministry of States and Frontier Regions.

Nawab of Junagarh, Muhammad Jahangir Khanji and Sahibzada Sultan Ahmed Ali visited Ministry of States and Frontier Regions regarding legal matters and the issues of Junagarh to be highlighted at international level.

12/12/2022

Australian's Special Representative on Afghanistan to Pakistan Mr. Glenn Miles called on Federal Minister Senator Muhammad Talha Mahmood and Secretary SAFRON Mr. Pervaiz Ahmed Junejo

Australian's Special Representative on Afghanistan to Pakistan Mr. Glenn Miles called on Federal Minister Senator Muhammad Talha Mahmood and Secretary SAFRON Mr Pervaiz Ahmed Junejo at Islamabad. In the meeting, matters relating to Afghan Refugees and their rehabilitation were discussed.

11/22/2022

Meeting on E-Office Adoption in Ministry of States and Frontier Regions

Meeting on E-Office Adoption and Implementation in Ministry of States and Frontier Regions

10/13/2022

Minister for SAFRON had a sideline meeting with Mr. Filippo Grandi UN High Commissioner for Refugees during the 73rd Session of Executive Committee meeting of UNHCR.

Senator Muhammad Talha Mehmood, Minister for SAFRON had a sideline meeting with Mr. Filippo Grandi UN High Commissioner for Refugees during the 73rd Session of Executive Committee meeting of UNHCR.

4/19/2022

Senator Muhammad Talha Mahmood assumed the charge of the office of Federal Minister, Ministry of States and Frontier Regions.

Senator Muhammad Talha Mahmood assumed the charge of the office of Federal Minister, Ministry of States and Frontier Regions on 19th April, 2022.

1/31/2022

UN chief appreciates Pakistan, Iran’s generosity towards Afghans

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan and Iran have shown unforgettable generosity in hosting millions of Afghans, says UN Secretary General António Guterres while reminding the rest of the world to come forward and help Afghanistan.

1/5/2022

UN praises Pakistan for carrying out registration of 1.4m Afghan refugees

UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has successfully completed its first ever smartcard registration of Afghan refugees, a UN agency reported on Tuesday.

12/17/2021

Ministry of States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON) participated in UNHCR's High Level Officials meeting.

Ministry of States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON) participated in UNHCR's High Level Officials meeting. In his statement on the occasion Mr. Pervaiz Ahmed Junejo, Secretary urged for durable solutions of the issue of Afghan refugees

11/23/2021

Federal Minister for Ministry of States and Frontier Regions Sahibzada Muhammad Mehboob Sultan met with Canadian Assistant Deputy Minister for Global Issues and Development, Mr. Peter MacDougall.

Federal Minister for Ministry of States and Frontier Regions Sahibzada Muhammad Mehboob Sultan met with Canadian Assistant Deputy Minister for Global Issues and Development, Mr. Peter MacDougall accompanied by Canadian High Commissioner Ms. Wendy Gilmour, UNHCR Representative in Pakistan Noriko Yoshida and the delegates

10/22/2021

Ambassador and Director for International Affairs of Switzerland, Mr. Vincenzo Mascioli during a meeting with Secretary of States and Frontier Regions discussed matters relating to Afghan refugees in Pakistan.

Ambassador and Director for International Affairs of Switzerland, Mr. Vincenzo Mascioli during a meeting with Secretary of States and Frontier Regions discussed matters relating to Afghan refugees in Pakistan.

10/8/2021

US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman expressed appreciation for Pakistan's efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan.

US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman expressed appreciation for Pakistan's efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan, saying that it should be "very proud of 42 years of helping Afghan refugees" and the US, as well as the world, was grateful for that.

9/16/2021

Visit of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Mr. Filippo Grandi visited Ministry of States and Frontier Regions on 16th September, 2021 with the UNHCR team.

9/9/2021

Meeting of the Core Group of the Support Platform for SSAR

The Core Group of the Support Platform for Sustainable Solutions for Afghan Refugees (SSAR), led by the Ambassador of European Union to Pakistan, Ms. Androulla Kaminara and including ambassadors and representatives of Switzerland, Canada, USA, UNHCR, Denmark and Germany had a meeting with the Federal Minister, Sahibzada Mehboob Sultan, Secretary, Pervaiz Ahmed Junejo and other Government officials on 9th September, 2021 in the Ministry of States and Frontier Region.

9/7/2021

Afghan refugees delegation calls on the Federal Minister for States and Frontier Regions

A delegation of Afghan refugees led by the Chairman Afghan Refugees Central Committee called on the Federal Minister for States and Frontier Regions, Sahibzada Muhammad Mehboob Sultan on 7th September, 2021. During the meeting, the delegations appreciated the hospitality and services provided by the Government of Pakistan for Afghan refugees for more than 41 years and urged for upgradation of services relating to electricity and water.